Trends

The latest global consumer trends that we’re tracking across sectors, substantiated by expert opinions and the latest industry statistics.

The Synthocene Era

As AI redefines our understanding of intelligence, we begin to enter The Synthocene Era, an age in which the lines between what is natural and what is artificial are increasingly blurred – driving humanity into a future when technology will redefine what it means to be human

Micro Trends

Scent Retail Futures

Luxury fragrance retail is turning to AI and immersive experiences to provide bricks-and-mortar customers with curated and personalised scent discovery

Micro Trends

Glow-up Getaways

A new generation of health-focused hospitality hubs created with science-backed hyper-personalisation in mind are offering the ultimate longevity getaways for the ultra-wealthy

Micro Trends

Spirited Synthesis

Through creative and unexpected collaborations, food and drink innovators are redefining alcohol as a culinary flavour, appealing to a new generation of sober-curious, snack-happy consumers

Design Directions

Biofabricated Futures

A revolutionary sustainability breakthrough, biofabrication is the engineering of biological products. This report explores its market evolution and future potential in transforming materials to drive commercial success

Micro Trends

Latam Afrocentric Itineraries

A new wave of Afro-Latino travel innovators are focusing on Black narratives in the South American tourism market.

Travel : Hospitality : Tourism

Micro Trends

Peripatetic Dining

Turning motion into the new palate cleanser, a wave of innovative chefs are moving guests between courses.

Restaurant : Restaurant Concept : Restaurant Trends

Macro Trends

Work States Futures

With CEOs conflicted about luring teams back to the office with socials, wellness hubs and hybrid fit-outs, early adopter businesses and organisati...

Workplace : Society : Technology

Micro Trends

Digital Display Futures

Online visual merchandising faces structural challenges as customers simultaneously seek aspirational relatability, quality and entertainment.

Visual Merchandising : Retail : E-commerce

Micro Trends

Danse Macabre

Taking dark humour to the next level, Gen Z are using death as a day-to-day source of cringe comedy – but also relatability.

Youth : Media & Entertainment : Society

Micro Trends

Not Your Parents’ Car

Targeting the so-called car-averse Gen Z, the automotive sector is using innovative design and technology to forge new connections with young people.

Mobility : Youth : Sustainability

Micro Trends

She is Mother

Talented women over 60 are finally getting their flowers and making more money than in their 20s in Hollywood, in modelling and on TikTok.

Society : Media & Entertainment : Youth

Micro Trends

Lunar Landers

With multiple countries now aiming for the moon, automotive companies are throwing their hat in the ring to develop new lunar transport technologies.

Mobility : Technology : Design

Macro Trends

Chinese Beauty Consumer Myths

Our latest research with Hot Pot China hopes to dispel Chinese beauty myths and provide decision-makers with the knowledge and confidence to build ...

Beauty : Wellness : China

Micro Trends

Safety Fits

Merging functional gear with activism, emerging designers want to turn clothes into modern-day armour.

Fashion : Society : Technology

Micro Trends

Clean Medicine

We’ve seen the rise of concepts including ‘clean food’ and ‘clean beauty’, but now comes a new class of clean. Say hello to ‘clean medicine’.

Health : Wellness : Medicine

Micro Trends

Topline Tableware

Younger generations are dusting off tabletop heirlooms, from crystals to silver cutlery, and driving a revival of traditional arts de la table – wi...

Luxury : Food & Drink : Design

Micro Trends

Sober Bars

As Gen Z and the impact of the pandemic continue to inspire sober-curiosity, new establishments are emerging that provide a safe space to enjoy dri...

Drink : Entertainment : Society

Micro Trends

Anti-Provocation Platforms

Consumers burnt out on traditional social media spaces are being offered new platforms that build common good values into their functionality.

Technology : Media & Entertainment : Youth

Micro Trends

Collegiate Nostalgia

Collegiate-inspired fashion and entertainment is soothing Gen Zers who feel their youth was stolen by the pandemic.

Youth : Media & Entertainment : Fashion

Micro Trends

Next-Gen R&D Labs

A new generation of R&D labs are emerging to meet consumers’ expectations on product quality and efficacy, while supporting underserved communities.

Beauty : Manufacturing : Science

Micro Trends

Solar Sustenance

The sun is rising once again as a source of inspiration for food and drink brands, which are exploring solar sustenance as a long-term solution to ...

Food : Drink : Sustainability

Micro Trends

Next-level Hedonism

Following years of pandemic-related social restrictions, consumers in the US in particular are prioritising pleasure – and indulging in next-level ...

Youth : Hospitality : Fashion

Micro Trends

Indigenous Influencers

Digital inclusion must mean embracing Indigenous culture. There are lessons in this for all businesses striving to embrace inclusivity.

Technology : Media & Entertainment : Society

Macro Trends

Adaptive Appetites

As inflation and supply chain fragility sends food and drink prices soaring, consumers and companies are adapting rapidly – embracing frugality, in...

Food : Drink : Society